Expert reviews
“Home of Oslo’s famous Theatercaféen, the opulent Continental is wonderfully old-fashioned in style and ethos; there’s a lot of repeat business thanks to the smooth service and warm welcome accorded to all.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Oslo.
“History meets modernity at this landmark—it’s a sophisticated stay with stylish guest rooms and posh common areas. The handsome lobby lounge has Munch lithographs on the walls.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Oslo.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Private parking
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Hotel Continental offers a contemporary-classic atmosphere in one of the most unbeatable locations in Oslo. During your stay, you’ll be close to the waterfront, and even closer to Oslo’s most popular attractions, like the National Theater, Karl Johans gate, and the Royal Palace. It’s also just a three-minute walk to the metro station, making it quick and easy to get around the city.
This family-owned hotel has been around since 1900, encompassing 151 rooms in the center of Oslo. While the hotel feels classic and old-timey, the rooms have been kept up-to-date to feature modern amenities. Bathrooms feature white tiling and recess lighting, while guest rooms boast fun lighting, white linens, bold colors, and comfortable furniture.
There are various room options, ranging from single or double rooms to large suites outdoor spaces. Every room includes WiFi, flat-screen TVs, designer toiletries, and minibars. Guests can upgrade to enjoy separate living spaces, soaking tubs, and Nespresso machines. Other suites include dining areas, outdoor terraces, and panoramic city or water views.
Hotel Continental has 12 meeting rooms, making this an excellent option for work or corporate retreats. A breakfast buffet is available, in addition to five other onsite hotel restaurants and bars. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the posh Viennese-style cafe, featuring white tablecloths and a lovely and lush outdoor patio, or grab dinner and a drink at the onsite pub. This luxurious hotel creates an upscale environment for special occasions, anniversaries, or simply a top-notch stay in Oslo.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
19 November 2024
Absolutely loved the hotel and would definitely recommend
Excellent location and staff were amazing.
Breakfast was just ok
13 November 2024
Very good
Best Breakfast on our trip to Norway. Great location. Close to station tram everything
We had twin beds and they were really tiny. We kept slipping off at night.
7 November 2024
Great Location, Excellent staff
Great Location and excellent staff
No easy parking, but valet was great
7 November 2024
Perfect
Great service and location
Nothing
6 October 2024
Lovely hotel, great room, fantastic staff, very welcoming and amazing breakfast
From the time we arrived, the door, reception staff made us feel very welcome, the breakfast was amazing and the room was vey nice, great location.
Nothing, would return and recommend
5 October 2024
Top quality hotel,clearly very well managed.Location perfect and staff across the hotel first class.
If staying in Oslo this is clearly the best hotel.Perfect location,great rooms and facilities and top drawer staff in all areas.
1 October 2024
Fabulous
Very friendly hotel, breakfast was very good, restaurant attached was excellent, convenient central location
Can’t think of anything I didn’t like
20 September 2024
I got robbed of my iphone in the hotel bar by a person that used distraction. Put a dampener on trip
Surprised there was no muesli, only granola and flakes in the cereal area.
20 September 2024
Great choice for oslo
Breakfast was great! Lots of variety, good quality food, great service.
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15 September 2024
Fabulous
Laundry prices very high
1 September 2024
Best Choice in Oslo without doubt.
Excellent Breakfast, Excellent Location. Very Clean. Basically Perfect. Congratulations.
I take the Taxi infront of the Hotel. He was scam and fraud. Charged double price, Hotel should regulate and control the taxi who parks infront of Hotel, most good hotels do. That was why I trusted, unfortunately.
26 August 2024
It very nice Hotel and if I will come back to Oslo I will stay in it
Everything was nice, location, staff, rooms and breakfast
Only the bathroom doesn’t have lock
17 August 2024
Great hotel, fantastic location, and excellent breakfast.
Hotel Continental is located in the theater district within a very short stroll to the waterfront and across the street from national theater train station. It is a great location. The breakfast was very nice.
Everything was very nice.
15 August 2024
Wry nice property in a great location.
Very nice property in a great location
9 August 2024
Splendid
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your professionalism and the exceptional service provided during our stay. We truly appreciated how smoothly everything went, from the quick and efficient check-in to having our rooms ready upon arrival. Your attention to detail made our stay in Oslo even more enjoyable.
9 August 2024
A wonderful trip
The staff were professional and well-prepared. Upon arrival, our rooms were ready, and the check-in process took less than five minutes.
The rooms are a bit pricy
4 August 2024
Exceptional
Great location, fantastic staff, a very nice hotel in the heart of Oslo.
All was just perfect.
3 August 2024
Fantastico
Proximity to everything (train station, trams, buses, harbor, shopping, museums, palace etc And awesome breakfast and staff at breakfast restaurant
The toilet design could be improved :) The flush hides behind the lid so no access till u r done … maybe too much info … but poor design for a very good hotel
2 August 2024
Fabulous
It was my first time in Oslo. It was the perfect location to be able to walk around Oslo and even to catch public transportation, etc. The people were great and I especially liked the “eating/sitting” place in the lobby.
30 July 2024
Very good
very good breakfast, super Service from Sarah
30 July 2024
We would recommend the hotel highly.
Well situated. Very nice staff. Excellent breakfast
Room very small
28 July 2024
Very good
Everything was good.
All restaurants in the hotel are closed for summer, only a bar with the small amount of food options is available.
25 July 2024
Exceptional
All are good
22 July 2024
Great Hotel
Great location, very friendly staff and great quiet rooms. I was on the tram side and didn’t hear much.
Not much to write, had to ask for more hangers!
20 July 2024
Excellent central Oslo hotel
Wonderful facility in a great location and very attentive staff.
14 July 2024
Elegant, friendly hotel in a great location
Location, food and room facilities
Nothing
14 July 2024
Exceptional
Great location in a city center, walking distance to most attractions. Very clean, comfortable rooms, helpful service. That was a great choice
All good
14 July 2024
Exceptional
Excellent
7 July 2024
Fantastic modern room and friendly service.
Rooms were modern and clean/comfortable. Service was exceptional especially at the breakfast area. Very elegant hotel.
4 July 2024
Great service and very comfortable
Rooms Bathroom Food at breakfast
29 June 2024
Exceptional
everything.... friendly staff... .excellent food and service
I could have stayed longer
27 June 2024
One of the best hotel in Oslo
Very close to everything , very clean, very quiet , breakfast was excellent.
18 June 2024
A wonderful stay at an outstanding hotel
Outstanding room, facilities, and staff
nothing
17 June 2024
A perfect city home away from home!
Perfect central location! We were warmly welcomed and a room was available early.
15 June 2024
Fabulous
Amazing hotel. Close to attractions and shopping street
None
12 June 2024
Excellent overall - location was unbeatable.
Service was good. Room was excellent. Buffet breakfast has a wide and good selection
The receipt took a while to arrive in my email - some technical issue.
11 June 2024
Fabulous
The breakfasts were outstanding and the service was excellent. We were in a medium sized king room, 31m2 but it was so well designed it felt larger. Watchout for tourists arriving in Oslo, do not take a tax, the rates are un regulated. We paid $60 for a 10 minute tax from the train station, one of our hotel guests paid over $300 from the airport. Use uber or take the train which is super efficient from the airport to central Oslo.
9 June 2024
Exceptional
Central location. Lovely facilities. Good breakfast.
29 May 2024
Excellent hotel in great location.
Excellent location near to bus, tram and train interchange. Short walk from everything in the town centre.
Like everything in Norway, it's expensive.
23 May 2024
Fantastic
The staff went all the way to ensure a comfortable and cozy stay for their customer
20 May 2024
Beautiful Hotel in Oslo
Convenient location. Lovely staff.
18 May 2024
Very good
The windows went to the construction site, the construction started at 6 a.m.
13 May 2024
Had a great time we will be back.
It was great!
Nothing everything sad fantastic
12 May 2024
Perfect overnight stay.
Lovely hotel, amazing location.
11 May 2024
Very pleasant stay. Highly recommended.
Location, service, breakfast especially the smoothies, room (double room is actually more modern and bright and new. Room with couch and living area is a little dark and dated). The staff was amazing. Will definitely stay there again if visiting Oslo next time.
Nothing
29 April 2024
Very good
Nice hotel good breakfast
26 April 2024
Nice and comfortable
Very nice and clean
Small room
14 April 2024
Fabulous
Breakfast was excellent! delicious and lots of options.. Bed was veryyy comfortable. all amenities' quality was perfect..
nothing!
10 April 2024
Classic hotel in the centre of Oslo
Great location, close to the airport train and centrally located in the heart of Oslo. Great breakfast buffet with loads of choices.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
24 November 2024
Value for Money